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Grade this Type 2 SLQ
Jcarney
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There was a thread asking for grading opinions on a Type 2 SLQ yesterday. It seems I was way low on the grade compared to others replying to the thread.
I've had this 1917 T2 for several years and have always considered it a VF35-EF40 or so. Am I way off base?
I've had this 1917 T2 for several years and have always considered it a VF35-EF40 or so. Am I way off base?
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edited to add: I see thats what you grade it too. I think you're right on.
-Paul
<< <i>VF-30...looks cleaned long ago? >>
Possibly, but I see no hairlines. The color of the coin is light than the photo indicates.
Here's the other posters Type 2 SLQ. People were grading this from VF35 to EF45. What am I missing here? Should this coin be graded higher that the 1917 T2?
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<< <i>xf45 >>
That's what I would have graded it ten - twenty years ago... but with grade inflation,
I'm sure its an AU 50.
Also decent strike for a Type 2 SLQ - nice shield rivots [ bosses ].
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<< <i>xf45 >>
That's what I would have graded it ten - twenty years ago... but with grade inflation,
I'm sure its an AU 50.
Also decent strike for a Type 2 SLQ - nice shield rivots [ bosses ]. >>
Wow, no kidding. Has the requirement that a coin possess at least some luster to be considered AU been eliminated? I thought that even EF45 coins should show a trace of luster. I guess grade inflation is much worse than I ever thought. Seriously, I couldn't ever in good conscience sell this coin as an AU. It appears grade inflation has destroyed my ability to grade circulated coins. And that's a damn shame.
My icon IS my coin. It is a gem 1949 FBL Franklin.
My icon IS my coin. It is a gem 1949 FBL Franklin.
<< <i>I'd sure like Ziggy to comment. I really respect Ziggy's grading. >>
Ziggy and I don't see eye to eye on Battle Creek Morgans, but he's a decent grader.
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The brads on the shield, the date and the wing feathers all look great.
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